Technical aspects of the Ross procedure

Authors
Conklin, LD Reardon, MJ
Citation
Ld. Conklin et Mj. Reardon, Technical aspects of the Ross procedure, TEX HEART I, 28(3), 2001, pp. 186-189
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE JOURNAL
ISSN journal
07302347 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
186 - 189
Database
ISI
SICI code
0730-2347(2001)28:3<186:TAOTRP>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Use of the autologous pulmonary valve for replacement of a diseased aortic valve (Ross procedure) was introduced in the late 1960s but has gained wide spread use only in the last 10 to 15 years. Part of the reason for the dela y in acceptance of this surgical procedure has been its perceived complexit y. We describe herein the technical aspects of the Ross procedure as it is performed at our surgical service.